Daniel Vidot WWE debut on SmackDown vs Sheamus, world reacts

Aussie former NRL star Daniel Vidot has made a dramatic TV debut in the WWE before a former world champion left him in a world of hurt.

Former NRL star Daniel Vidot has made a dramatic live television debut in the WWE.

The 30-year-old impressed with some of his athleticism before he was beaten into submission by former world champion Sheamus in a bloody, short match.

The one-on-one match was one of the feature events of Saturday morning’s (AEST) SmackDown episode.

Vidot, who walked out with the official wrestling name of “Daniel Vidot” after changing his name from “The Samoan Ghost”, was forced to endure a world of hurt as the Celtic Warrior landed a series of punishing shots.

Sheamus ended the match with a Brogue Kick that left Vidot crumpled on the deck, defenceless.

NOW | @WWESheamus faces Australia's @DanielVidot RIGHT NOW on #SmackDown! pic.twitter.com/to1vzkjZp4

— WWE Australia (@WWEAustralia) April 25, 2020

Despite being pulverised quickly, the dramatic rise of Vidot to earn a spot on the globally broadcast SmackDown series has impressed many wrestling commentators.

Vidot was only signed to the WWE in 2018 and was recently promoted to join NXT and has wrestled in other events that were not televised.

His debut TV match is a major milestone for Vidot, who only left rugby league at the end of the 2017 season with the Gold Coast Titans.

Daniel Vidot originally wanted to be The Samoan Ghost.

The former Broncos, Dragons, Raiders and Titans star was just thrilled to achieve the major TV milestone.

“When people tell you it can’t be done, do it,” Vidot wrote on Twitter after the match. “SMACKDOWN debut — 4.24.2020 #blessed.”

He was celebrated across Twitter on Saturday, despite the one-sided nature of his defeat.

Congratulations to my mate @DanielVidot for making his major @WWE television debut on “Smackdown” this week.
Last year, I caught up with Dan in New York to talk about the change from @NRL to @WWEAustralia - Check out our report below 👇🏻 (Cc @wwos @NRLonNine ) https://t.co/eawHOOH0Gg

— Seb Costello (@SebCostello9) April 25, 2020

Pray for Daniel Vidot https://t.co/CUCS8qixQP

— Phil Lutton (@phillutton78) April 25, 2020

Former @brisbanebroncos Daniel Vidot making his WWE debut. https://t.co/vHNURZcc0L

— Mark Gottlieb (@MarkGottlieb) April 25, 2020

Yoooo! @DanielVidot was on smackdown that's sick! From nrl to wwe! Daniel you gonna be there on a regular very soon bro!

— Tyson Bartlett (@TysonBartlett06) April 25, 2020

Congratulations on @DanielVidot for making his #SmackDownOnFox debut. Seen your journey go from the NRL to WWE in a matter of years is a massive achievement. Keep it going 👊 #Untamed pic.twitter.com/NEK4H9D3yF

— Guillermo Brito (@superloco10) April 25, 2020

When people tell you it can’t be done, do it. SMACKDOWN debut - 4.24.2020 #blessed #Smackdown #WWE @wwe @WWEonFOX pic.twitter.com/h2sYRrDNER

— Vidot (@DanielVidot) April 25, 2020